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Perfection at it's cheapest!

I went to Gent for 2 days to do some sightseeing with family. I searched on the internet for the cheapest hotel in the centre. That was clearly Flandria hotel.
Based on the mixed reviews I expected an all right hotel, but only fine for it's price. The hotel actually turned out to be 100% perfect though. I honestly can not name a single downside. We were nicely welcomed. Could check in even though we arrived quite early. Rooms were fine, nice beds, good bathroom, windows that can be opened. Very silent and also charming hotel. It has something cosy, it's very own character, nothing like such a modern hotel that you can find anywhere in the world. So you do have to like that.
I had read some bad things about breakfast. So when we arrived in the morning in the, pleasant, breakfast area and I saw that the basket with the more luxury sandwiches was almost empty I expected that it would not be replenished. But just a moment later a new basked arrived with the most lovely sandwiches imaginable, right from the oven. There was also a fine choice in good quality spreads, cheese, ham, etc.
No exaggeration: amazingly tasty breakfast!
The hotel is just a 2 minute walk from the St. Baafs cathedral and the Belfort. So it's basicly in the centre of Gent.
In short: this hotel is not only absolutely perfect for it's low...I went to Gent for 2 days to do some sightseeing with family. I searched on the internet for the cheapest hotel in the centre. That was clearly Flandria hotel.

Based on the mixed reviews I expected an all right hotel, but only fine for it's price. The hotel actually turned out to be 100% perfect though. I honestly can not name a single downside. We were nicely welcomed. Could check in even though we arrived quite early. Rooms were fine, nice beds, good bathroom, windows that can be opened. Very silent and also charming hotel. It has something cosy, it's very own character, nothing like such a modern hotel that you can find anywhere in the world. So you do have to like that.

I had read some bad things about breakfast. So when we arrived in the morning in the, pleasant, breakfast area and I saw that the basket with the more luxury sandwiches was almost empty I expected that it would not be replenished. But just a moment later a new basked arrived with the most lovely sandwiches imaginable, right from the oven. There was also a fine choice in good quality spreads, cheese, ham, etc. No exaggeration: amazingly tasty breakfast!

The hotel is just a 2 minute walk from the St. Baafs cathedral and the Belfort. So it's basicly in the centre of Gent.

In short: this hotel is not only absolutely perfect for it's low price. It can also firmly hold it's ground in comparison to much more expensive hotels.You're going to visit Gent? I would say: book a room in Flandria Hotel, no matter what your budget is!More

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Stayed: March 2011

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Ask EschR about Flandria Hotel

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We stayed two nights for just under £121. Parking is about 5 minutes walk away, around £17.50 for two days. Very well situated near city centre, 5-10 minutes walk at average pace. Have previously stayed in Ghent at 3 different Accor Hotels, this is less well appointed but has more character and the smaller staff team are personable and helpful. Check in time is given as 16:00 but as the room was ready we were allowed to check in at 15:00. The continental breakfast was plentiful, enjoyable and included in the price. In a very narrow street (it is Ghent after all) so be ready to get luggage out of car pretty promptly; the street is not busy but has occasional traffic which you are likely to block if you hang about.

Stayed: March 2011, travelled as a couple

Ask PdhGB about Flandria Hotel

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The plus points of this place are (racking my brain): It IS very central. It is cheap-ish. I really cant think of anything else. On arrival, the woman at reception was quite rude to us and it kind of went downhill from there. The rooms are dated beyond belief although the sheets were clean. I felt like I was staying in some sort of caravan. For 70 euros I didnt really expect style or luxury but I expected a hot shower and a decent nights sleep and I didn't get either. We couldn't get any hot water for love nor money and we woken up approximately 5 or 6 times in the night by students coming in at 5, 6 and 7am, very loudly. Not to mention the tapping noise which I assume were pipes. They nearly drove me insane. At 8:30am we woke up, and checked out as quickly as possible, after eating the most basic, tasteless breakfast I'd ever had. Not even a croissant. I never want to stay here again.

Stayed: January 2011, travelled as a couple

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Ask jolucie2010 about Flandria Hotel

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We got a room at the other side of the street, in a house where also students live. The room itself was quite shabby, with old wooden floors, and the bed was old, but there was a refrigerator and the bathroom was new. At night we could hear the students rummaging above our heads (which didn´t keep us awake).The breakfast buffet was fine, the regular: toast, cereal, ham, cheese, marmelade, hot and cold drinks.

Its location is fantastic: right in the middle of the old city center of Gent. You couldn´t be in a more beautiful spot. There are places nearby where you can park your car (Reep, Oude beestenmarkt). Remeber that almost everywhere in Gent you have to pay for parking space. We came on foot from the train station Gent Dampoort, which is about 20 min, and not all my family members enjoyed that walk, but I myself didn´t mind.

Overall I´d say a very basic place to stay, but I guess that´s what you can expext for that price. The location is this hotel´s bonus.

Stayed: March 2010, travelled with family

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Ask Vlinderken about Flandria Hotel

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We wanted a hotel that was a good value and had some character, and found this online. We were delighted that it lived up to its ratings. This salmon-pink hotel is on a quiet little side street but very close to the center of the city as well as the river. The hotel staff couldn't be nicer, and the breakfast (included in the price) is very ample. After sleeping in the bed from hell in Paris, we anxiously awaited seeing what the Flandria had in store for us. Two wonderful, comfy twin beds in a reasonable-size room with a large bathroom. Two sets of windows looking out on a placid street, armoire, desk, and some extra space. unfilled space.The hotel spans at least two buildings, and I'm sure the rooms vary, but we were very happy with ours. I highly recommend this hotel. It cost only 65 euros (including that big breakfast) and I have nothing bad to say about it. Note: Until they finish the renovation of downtown, the standard directions about what tram to take don't work. Be sure to get directions factoring in current conditions.

Stayed: May 2010, travelled as a couple

Ask Cynthia94941 about Flandria Hotel

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I have been to Gent for few times and always stayed at Flandria Hotel.It was not my choice BUT - Resonable prices, nice location near to old part of Gent wich is beautifull by the way. Wifi always worked only in breakfest area for me, dont know why, but doesnt realy matter. Breakfest is nothing luxury but all you need you can find there. Also the lady at the frontdesk is very helpfull and friendly. All in all nice hotel for the money you pay.

Stayed: March 2010, travelled on business

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Ask MatyasS about Flandria Hotel

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